Telegram to Dr Beaker Honeydew.
Volcano elevation, on Sir Adso's stationery.
Laboratory notebook page 2237: seismographic analyses of the event.
Laboratory notebook page 2238: geometaphysigorical data.
Draft of a note to BardHaven.
As requested, I have located seven mobile seismographs suitable for portage by penguins. I am sure that this is not part of an elaborate joke, though, honestly, I had my doubts at first.
I have rec'd information from the captain of the vessel Aronnax that he is inbound to the Cay, and should arrive within a day. Unfortunately, your first choice of vessel, the Argonaut, was unavailable, as her captain is still a bit -- how shall I put it plainly -- perturbed at the Society's last fling (or expedition; I won't be pedantic about it). And your second choice, the Arktik is currently employed by the Tsar's academicians at the Pole.
I am happy to vouch for Lady Darkling's credentials, given your question of yesterday. Her dossier in our files is in proper order.
Lastly: the geometaphysigorical data (a few sheets enclosed) are troubling. Honeydew is unusually quiet on this question, and Krogstad has been avoiding the subject altogether, even when prodded. And I do not have to explain my skills at prodding to you, I assure you.
Looking forward to reports of your endeavours, I remain, &c.
KN
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